About the job
Embark on a Journey of Growth and Innovation!
Are you deeply committed to the field of Marine Ecology?
We invite you to become a pivotal member of our vibrant Nature team as a Principal Marine Ecologist in our offices throughout the UK and Ireland, including locations such as Basingstoke, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Cambridge, and Dublin. Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid working model while applying your expertise to both national and international projects. Our diverse portfolio spans critical sectors, including prominent power and infrastructure initiatives (like floating offshore wind), national and international interconnectors, habitat restoration efforts, flood defense projects, and coastal development endeavors (such as marinas, jetties, slipways, and port improvements).
In this influential role, you will collaborate with our marine and aquatic ecologists, alongside marine EIA specialists, to enhance the growth and capabilities of the marine ecology team while expanding our array of prestigious marine projects. Your responsibilities will include direct client engagement, overseeing technical project delivery, and driving business development, reporting directly to the Marine Ecology Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert: Provide technical marine ecological and consenting advice both internally and externally. Guide contributions to a variety of workstreams and deliverables throughout the entire EIA or DCO development cycle of significant projects. Deliver marine ecology impact assessments, including Environmental Statement chapters and related evaluations (HRA, MCZ, WFD), alongside necessary information for licensing and permitting applications for marine projects.
- Uphold Quality Standards: Maintain a meticulous attention to detail to ensure our outputs meet the highest quality standards and adhere to our stringent quality management protocols. Exhibit exceptional writing and communication skills to adapt complex scientific data for diverse audiences.
- Foster Collaboration: Engage with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing the environmental outcomes of our projects by collaborating with specialists in underwater acoustics, coastal processes, water sciences, marine archaeology, and EIA experts.
- Drive Growth and Business Development: Play a key role in winning work for the marine ecology team. This includes crafting technical and fee proposals, as well as engaging in broader marketing and business development activities. Demonstrate the confidence to present to both internal and external stakeholders and facilitate client interactions.
- Exemplify Project Management: Act as an effective project manager, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our clients.

